Today’s Headlines for Thursday, November 12
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9:01 AM CST on November 12, 2015
- After Only About 20 People Showed Up to 8 Hearings, Metra Approves “Modest” Fare Hike (Tribune)
- Yet Another Park Controversy Shows Why Park/School Rule for Speed Cams Was a Bad Idea (DNA)
- Skyway Closed Due to Winds That Are Rocking Us Like a Hurricane (Tribune)
- Jury Decides in Favor of Cyclist Who Was Struck After Getting Caught in a Change of Lights (Kevenides)
- Amtrak Is Seeking Partners to Redevelop Unused Portion of Union Station (Crain’s)
- The Station’s “Untouchables” Staircase Has Been Replaced (DNA)
- Slow Roll Chicago‘s Oboi Reed Discusses the Movement on WGNTV
- Parking-Lite High-Rise Proposed a Short Walk From LSD Express Bus Stop (Curbed)
- North Shore Bars Owners Discuss The Legalization of Happy Hours (Tribune)
- The Onion Has a Funny/Sad Take on Sexual Harassment on Transit
- Letter: Cubs Should Install Photo Platform by Marquee to Prevent Fans From Being Struck (Tribune)
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In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.
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